SN65HVD78: Connection of exposed pad

Matthias Schraner

Prodigy 80 points

Part Number: SN65HVD78

Can or should the exposed pad be connected to GND?

There is no information about this topic in the datasheet.

over 6 years ago

0 Max Robertson over 6 years ago

TI__Guru 62910 points

Hi Matthias,

The thermal pad is not connected internally and is only present to improve thermal coupling, not electrical coupling. It could be connected to a ground plane, then, or could be left floating.

Best regards,
Max

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SN65HVD78: Connection of exposed pad